, 1887-01-12

"Dick'' was running hard upon the bride
a few lengths behind. at the first bend
"Blue acknowledgement by boiling. After
a few nf6mhgffts;1 ddrfhgn which time they
were fb$tT III Sight u D4G6ko according to the
Jockeys colors, was seen ahead, "Gipsy"
next '!!Jih HH4f1nd bebikHH Her while blue
Pigeon" wasf FIR behind, "Dick" came
in WINNING e3aisllHi,I ~ ffpsy" second, while
"Jimmy" And "."Blue3 Pigeon we're dis
tanced. In the next heat "Dick" and
"Gipsy" ran but the former bolted at
the first bend which circumstance
proved fortunate for "Gipsy" and she made
the best of her way home, ~distancing the
latter who was trying hard to Overtake her.
"Dick" was indeed the fastest runner on
Long Point and if it was not for his ''cuss-
ed" boiling would have won. Better luck
mex time. The second race, for the Long
Point Stake, was run between "Whipster"
(the old 'Sweep') "Crab" (Cito) and "Blue
Pigeon" They made a pretty dash out
and ran closely together for awhile, but
something attracting | withdrew my eyes
from them a moment, when a great shout
reused me che gone a bush! he gone a
bush he has bOlted" they rOared, and up
OH looking | saw that "Blue Pigeon" had
again deserted. He came in diStanced.
The heat was we'll contested between
"Whipster' and "Crab" the former leading
in the latter by a couple of lengths to the
surprise Of the majority. "Crab" being
somewhat slaky4 ION his pins was with
DRAWN 80 t9Whipster'' ran alone in the
second liHaeahdihad an easy time Of it.
IntRgfRirtp race for the Planters Purse,
~''JinHht" GNpadand9pPepper" made a fair
start, tile former leadinT out with a hand
some dashoalid holding his W all the way
round. "Gyp" broke down halfway and
was i'll consequence diStanced.
In the second heat between the Jimmy
and Pepper the former again came in ahead
and won the "Shiners."
Blue Pigeon and Pepper are two fine
horses, and your correspondent is Of opinion
they will make their mark at the next
races.
In the Consolation Stake between Crab,
Blue Pigeon and Pepper. "Crab" cOnsOled
his owner by winning the purse.
The LabOurers' Stake was contested for
between "Snrprise" and two 9th ers and
was won by the former in two heats, caus-
sing surprise to none. He is a fine little
animal, his jockey stuck ON his back like a
monkey and rode him well. This is the
third race he has won.
The sack races proved, as usual, very
amusing, the first race being won by the
well known Buddy MasSa.
During the second race | was quietly
calming my old nag, which became excited
from the noise of the crowd.
The races were well attended and the
days ADJUSTMENTS were much enjoyed.
Order prevailed @4g 4g.a.4
His EYqelIency, The Governor, accompa-
MED by his AiQeeamRlhononred the races
with hjHopresence. The prizes were dis
tributed1 tqtAel winneHs, by His Excellency
with A1feM we'll chosen words.
The 'Cupn, properly elaret jug, is a beau.
tiful specimen of the silversmith'S art,
filled with a fine quality of Chateau Mar.
gaux l would have no objections in company
with a friend or two to Quatf an occasional
glass of the nectar and stand u lecture
from the most rigid Blue ribbonite.
The Committee deserve the highest
praise for the manner in which they con.
Quoted everything appertaining to the
races. t !t.,.
SPECTATOR.
West End Jan. 10th 1887.